Social Ad Video Editor (Short-Form, Tiktok & Meta)

Remote Choice; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consumer brand in the health and wellness space seeks a skilled Video Editor to create engaging short-form ads for TikTok and Meta. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of video editing experience and a strong grasp of social media trends. The role includes collaboration with marketing teams to ensure performance-driven content. This is a full-time position based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 2+ years video editing experience in performance marketing or eCommerce.
• Strong ability to create high-converting short-form content.
• Proven track record of producing engaging video ads.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form content into short ad creatives for campaigns.
• Stay updated with platform trends for short-form video.
• Collaborate with teams to align video output with brand identity.

Skills

Video editing

Understanding of social media trends

Strong storytelling

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

CapCut

Job description

Social Ad Video Editor (Short-form, TikTok & Meta)

Fast‑growing direct‑to‑consumer brand in the health & wellness space is seeking a talented Video Editor to transform user‑ and creator‑generated content (UGC / CGC) into highly engaging, high‑performing short‑form ad creatives for platforms such as TikTok and Meta.

Responsibilities

• Edit long‑form user / creator content into second‑ad creatives for paid media campaigns.
• Identify strong hooks and key value propositions within the first few seconds of footage.
• Apply text overlays, motion graphics, and dynamic transitions to increase retention and impact.
• Stay on top of evolving platform trends and storytelling techniques for short‑form video on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
• Use performance feedback to iterate and refine creatives regularly.
• Work closely with marketing and media buying teams to understand KPIs, performance data and creative testing strategies.
• Adjust pacing, visuals and messaging based on A/B testing outcomes and audience behavior insights.
• Proactively suggest creative variations to improve return on ad spend (ROAS).
• Partner with UGC and influencer teams to repurpose raw footage into strategic marketing assets.
• Coordinate with graphic designers to align video output with branding, templates and visual identity.
• Contribute to building a library of evergreen and campaign‑specific ad creatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of video editing experience, ideally in a performance marketing or eCommerce setting.
• Strong ability to repurpose long‑form CGC / UGC into high‑converting short‑form content.
• Deep understanding of short‑form video trends, pacing and structure for social platforms.
• Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut or equivalent software.
• Proven track record of producing high‑engagement video ads.
• Familiarity with performance metrics and creative testing methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving, content‑heavy production cycle.
• Compelling portfolio demonstrating editing expertise in paid media or branded short‑form video.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Marketing

Industries: Consumer Services